279 results for 'Tarkington, Booth'

Starting a successful photo booth rental business requires minimal investment and hard work. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to get in on the action, from business...

Last Booth On The Left by Anthony Cancelliere is a thought-provoking novel that explores the human desire for happiness and the sacrifices we are willing to make to achieve it. When faced with an...

Elle Evans has always been the popular girl in school, but she's never experienced the thrill of a first kiss. That is, until she sets up a kissing booth at the carnival and finds herself face to...

The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina is a poignant novel about the power of grief and the human spirit. Inspired by a real phone booth in Japan, this story follows Yui as...

The Secret DJ Presents Tales from the Booth A behind-the-scenes look at the world of superstar DJs, featuring true stories from around the globe. Dozens of anonymous DJs share their experiences of...

Wayne Booth's influential criticism has shaped our understanding of literature and writing. This collection brings together his most significant writings for the first time, offering insight into his...

Edwin Booth: A Biography and Performance History by Arthur W. Bloom is a comprehensive study of the life and career of the renowned 19th-century stage actor Edwin Booth. Born in 1810, Edwin Booth...

Through the Year with Catherine Booth offers daily readings that explore the life and ministry of Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army. This devotional book presents her passion,...

William Booth and His Salvation Army by David Malcolm Bennett is a biography that explores the life and mission of William Booth, who began preaching to the people of London's East End in 1865. In...

365 daily readings from William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, offer a glimpse into his heart and convictions. This collection showcases the urgency, thought and humanity that drove him to...

Eva Gore-Booth: A Life of Uncompromising Politics and Art. This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Eva Gore-Booth, an extraordinary Irish woman who defied convention to live among...

Elle's summer with her two favourite boys is about to get complicated. As she tries to make this the best summer ever, she faces the hardest decision of her life: should she move across the country...

William Booth's life was shaped by his commitment to personal and social holiness, as well as his experiences with poverty. This biography explores how these factors influenced his ministry and the...

The Prince and the Pauper (Illustrated by Franklin Booth) by Mark Twain In this early work of historical fiction, Mark Twain explores the idea that appearances can be deceiving. When two young men,...

Catherine Booth's life and work have been largely overlooked in recent years, despite her significant achievements as a revivalist, social reformer, and women's rights champion. This book sheds new...

John Wilkes Booth's life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. This biography offers a nuanced picture of an enigmatic figure whose final act has overshadowed his entire existence. Born into a...

The Booth is a gripping novel that explores the complex relationships within a family. At its centre is Junius, a charismatic actor with a troubled past, and his six children who grow up in rural...

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her fiancé's true identity is exposed. Stranded outside a federal prison on Christmas Day, she seeks refuge in the last phone booth in Manhattan. A...

John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln is one of the most infamous events in American history. Yet, there are still many unanswered questions about the motivations and actions of the...

Arthur Goldman, a wealthy entrepreneur, rules his financial empire from his Manhattan penthouse. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is kidnapped by Israeli agents and brought to trial in...

Coproduction in the Recording Studio explores how recording studio environments impact vocal performance in the vocal booth.By examining the interactions between musicians, engineers, and technology,...

Married to Alzheimer's: A Life Less Ordinary with Tony Booth is an honest and poignant account of life with dementia. When her husband Tony was diagnosed in 2004, Steph Booth had to come to terms...

Clare Boothe Luce's life was one of remarkable ambition and achievement. This final volume in Sylvia Jukes Morris's biography chronicles her journey from Capitol Hill to diplomatic career,...

The Bone Key by Sarah Monette In this unsettling collection of interconnected short stories, Kyle Murchison Booth finds himself at the centre of supernatural experiences and strange necromantic...

William Booth dedicated his life to bringing the gospel to those who were often overlooked and marginalized. At just 15 years old, he made a vow that would drive him to continue his mission, despite...

Demotic Greek II: Ho Hiptamenos Thalamos: the Flying Telephone Booth is an integrated sequel to Demotic Greek I, designed for second-year students. This textbook uses authentic Greek texts drawn from...

Elle Evans spends her perfect summer at Lee and Noah's beach house, full of sun, sea and flirting. This year, things are different - Elle is now officially dating Noah, but he's leaving for Harvard...

William Booth's journey from an uneducated youth to the founder of the Salvation Army is a remarkable story of faith and determination.In 1849, at just 20 years old, he left home to preach the gospel...

Elle Evans thought she had tamed the wild heart of Noah Flynn, but now they're facing a new challenge. Noah's 3,000 miles away at Harvard, and their long-distance relationship is proving tough. When...

A comprehensive history of Alfred Booth and Co., a Liverpool merchant house spanning from 1863 to 1959. Written by A. H. John, this account provides insight into the family business and its...

The Booth family's complex web of relationships and ambitions is expertly woven in this riveting novel. Junius, a celebrated Shakespearean actor with a troubled past, flees to rural America with his...

Hardcover: 208 pages Published: 2024 Language: English Subjects: Architecture This book presents a unique collection of over 150 captivating photographs featuring more than 100 modernist kiosks from...

The Salvation Army's evangelical crusade in late-Victorian England was marked by violent riots and destruction. The opposition group, known as the Skeleton Army, targeted Salvationist parades, often...

Controlled Violence: A MemoirThis autobiography recounts Sam Huff's journey from poverty to NFL superstardom. As one of the first dominant middle linebackers in history, he led his team to an NFL...

Born into a wealthy family, Aleister Crowley's early life was marked by a difficult relationship with Christianity, stemming from his parents' involvement in the fanatical Plymouth Brethren sect...

It's 1880s London, and two young people are searching for their uncle. With no money, food, or shelter, they're facing a daunting challenge.The streets can be frightening and unforgiving, especially...

The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones by Stanley Booth A vivid and unflinching account of the Rolling Stones' history, from their early days in west London clubs to the tumultuous 1960s. This...

The perfect summer escape has arrived. For Luna, Rory and Jodie, their lives are supposed to be idyllic, but reality is far from it. Struggling with relationships, family expectations and academic...

Stanley Booth's writing about the South and its music spans over fifty years, offering a unique perspective on the region's rich cultural heritage. With close ties to many of the musicians he writes...

The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael Booth In a region where happiness and high taxes go hand in hand, and where the pursuit of a perfect lifestyle has become an all-consuming obsession,...

A week in lockdown brings unexpected surprises to five couples living in an apartment block. For Imogen, it means sharing her space with a mysterious flatmate; for Isla and Danny, it's a test of...

Anna Sherwood has worked tirelessly to land her place on a prestigious internship programme. Her motto is work hard, play later, but one night letting her guard down might just change everything.The...

The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 had a profound impact on attitudes to welfare provision in Britain. This Seminar Study explores the changing ideas about poverty over the next 80 years, assessing...

The Wild Dyer: A Guide to Natural Dyes & the Art of Patchwork & Stitch by Abigail BoothThis book introduces you to the art of natural dyeing, teaching you the basics of foraging for and growing your...

American novelist Booth Tarkington's life spanned the period 1869-1946, giving him a unique insight into the United States as its culture underwent rapid changes. In his humorous novel Harlequin and...

We live in an extraordinary time, where technological advances are happening at a rate faster than our ability to understand them. This rapid pace of change brings efficiency and abundance, but also...

The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington is a poignant portrayal of life in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Set against the backdrop of social and economic upheaval, this...

The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2022 is the 159th edition of the most famous sports book in the world, published annually since 1864. This year's edition reflects on a year marked by significant...

Lavender & Lovage is a personal culinary journey through the memories of the places Karen Burns-Booth has lived and visited. Born from her award-winning blog, this book contains 160 unique recipes,...

A family on the verge of self-destruction finds themselves isolated in their bathroom during a tornado warning. This tense and unsettling novel explores the darker aspects of domestic life, where the...

Penrod and Sam follows the story of two young friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Originally written for a younger audience, this novel by Booth Tarkington has become a memorable...

Abnormal Statistics is a collection of desolate and bloody horror stories that explore the darker aspects of everyday life. Behind the closed doors and shuttered windows of ordinary people, something...

Sadness has come to live with me and I am building it a shelter. I am building a shelter for my sadness, a safe space where Sadness is welcome, where it can curl up small, or be as big as it can be,...

The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024 is the most famous sports book in the world, published annually since 1864. This year's edition features a range of insightful articles, including commentary on...

A tense drama unfolds in this 1977 play about a group of terrorists holding a young girl hostage. The situation is fraught with tension as the kidnappers wait for the government to decide whether to...

Patrick McGoohan: A Life Patrick McGoohan's on-screen presence was unmistakable, captivating audiences with his fiery persona and charisma. But who was the man behind the scenes, with a career that...

Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan is a stunning literary experience that spans over a century. In 1910, Jessie, the devil's daughter, arrives at an imposing tenement building and sets in motion a chain of...

Storybooth brings together powerful stories from real people, sharing their lived experiences in a full-color, illustrated compilation. This collection combines the compelling storytelling of Humans...

The Phantom Tollbooth tells the story of Milo's journey into the Land of Wisdom. There, he discovers an argument between King Azaz and his brother, the Mathemagician, which has led to the banishment...

The Phantom Tollbooth is a beloved fantasy that has captivated readers for generations. With over 5 million copies sold since its publication, this richly annotated edition is a must-have for anyone...

Milo's ordinary day takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious tollbooth appears in his room. With nothing better to do, he decides to drive through it, and what lies on the other side is far from...

The Phantom Tollbooth is a timeless fantasy novel that has captivated readers for generations. Milo's extraordinary journey takes him to unexpected places, where he meets a cast of eccentric...

Not All Ticket tells the story of Hull City AFC's remarkable journey from receivership to redemption in the 1980s. With firsthand accounts from the terraces and nostalgic musical memories, this...

The Company We Keep: An Ethics of Fiction by Wayne C. Booth explores how literature shapes our understanding of ourselves and others. By redefining ethics as an inquiry into the ethos - the character...

In Darkest England and the Way Out by William Booth William Booth's journey to becoming a minister began at just eleven years old, when he was apprenticed to a pawnbroker. He went on to educate...

The Secret History of the World by Mark Booth is an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. A groundbreaking work that challenges everything we've been told about our past, Booth presents...

Fireline by Kate Angelo, Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips is an original series that combines secrets, betrayal, and sacrifice in a thrilling tale. When the crew chief of a smokejumping team breaks...

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix is a chilling horror novel that delves into the lives of survivors of traumatic events. Lynnette Tarkington, a real-life final girl, has been meeting...

The night invites strange happenings and unexpected encounters. In this collection of short stories, acclaimed author Naomi Booth explores the intriguing meetings between humans and other animals...

Eugene Debs Hartke's story is one of struggle and disillusionment. A Vietnam veteran turned college professor, now an inmate at Tarkington State Reformatory, his life has been marked by farce and...

A 2000-mile journey across rural Japan is the subject of this thought-provoking account. Alan Booth's trek from Soya in the north to Sata in the south took him along small back roads, allowing him to...

Hardcover - 320 pages (2022) Groupthink is a pervasive and insidious phenomenon that affects us all. It's a collective irrationality that can be found in boardrooms, social media, and even among the...

Wayne Booth's Critical Understanding explores the nature of critical disagreement and argues for a reasoned approach to pluralism in criticism. By examining the work of influential pluralists such as...

The Almost Nearly Perfect People Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia by Michael Booth is a thought-provoking travelogue that challenges the common perception of Scandinavia as a land of...

Gweilo Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood is a vivid and humorous memoir of a childhood lived to the full in 1950s Hong Kong. At just seven years old, Martin Booth found himself with the whole city at...

Danielle DiMartino Booth pulls back the curtain on the secretive Federal Reserve institution that controls America's economy. A former Wall Street insider who correctly predicted the 2008 housing...

Lay Lay, the latest teen music sensation, stars in this brand-new illustrated chapter book series. The annual Woodlawn Middle School Carnival is a tradition, and Lay Lay and her friends are excited...

Bus Ancillary Vehicles: The Municipal Support Fleet by Gavin Booth A fascinating survey of often-overlooked vehicles that played a crucial role in Britain's municipal bus operations. From tower...

A History of the Undead Mummies, Vampires and Zombies by Charlotte Booth explores the cultural significance of these reanimated corpses in Western media. The book delves into the origins of the...

Tending the Perennials: A Spiritual Practice for Modern Life If you've felt disconnected from traditional forms of spirituality, but yearn for a deeper sense of meaning and vitality in your life,...

Violet As an Amethyst by Fran Stewart is a gripping mystery that continues the saga of small-town Martinsville. When town librarian Biscuit McKee is pushed off the dock into the river, the...

Drowned Lives by Stephen Booth is a gripping mystery set in the dark canals of Lichfield. When Chris Buckley is approached by an old man with a decades-old family secret, he dismisses him - but the...

Open Letters To The Sky by Bren Booth-Jones is a passionate and persuasive collection about finding beauty in a world that moves fast. The poems are like living, breathing letters reaching through...

Scratching the Ghost Poems by Dexter L. Booth is a powerful exploration of loss and memory. This debut collection weaves together fragments of love, family, and childhood to form a poignant portrait...

Drowned Lives by Stephen Booth is a gripping mystery set in the atmospheric canals of Lichfield. When council officer Chris Buckley is approached by an old man with a decades-old family secret, he...

Dying to Sin by Stephen Booth is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark side of human history. When the remains of two individuals are discovered at an isolated farm, Detectives Diane Fry and...

Japan is renowned for its extraordinary approach to food. The Japanese go to great lengths and expense to enjoy the finest, most delectable, and unusual dishes imaginable. This book explores the...

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: An Illustrated Account of America's First Murdered President A concise and detailed examination of one of America's most tragic events, this book provides an...

A Rich Full Death by Michael Dibdin is a gripping mystery that weaves together two seemingly unrelated lives. In 19th-century Florence, Robert Booth becomes embroiled in the life of a famous poet,...

Restoring the dead to their central place at the heart of our understanding of past injustice is a crucial step in addressing historical wrongs. W. James Booth explores this idea through testimonies...

The American novelists Henry James, Lionel Trilling and Wayne C. Booth have significantly shaped our understanding of narrative. Their ideas continue to influence literary theory, authors and readers...

The Dead Place by Stephen Booth A chilling tale of death and deception unfolds in this gripping mystery. An anonymous caller taunts the police with descriptions of an imminent killing, leaving...

A gripping new mystery from the master of the genre, Stephen Booth. When a lorry delivering animal feed is found jammed in a narrow lane with no sign of the driver except for a blood-stained cab,...

The Victorian Stage: A Comprehensive Survey This book provides a detailed examination of theatre practice and dramatic literature during the Victorian period. Michael Booth explores the social and...

The Meaning of Rice: A Culinary Tour of JapanNew York Times food and travel writer Michael Booth embarks on an epic journey along Japan's length to explore its dazzling food culture. Over the last...

The Sacramental Journey of the Salvation Army A Study of Holiness Foundations by R. David Rightmire offers a comprehensive exploration of William Booth's 1883 decision to abandon traditional...

Mark Booth's The Illustrated Secret History of the World is a richly illustrated exploration of esoteric belief systems and secret societies. This comprehensive text features over 350 rare...

China, Korea and Japan are siblings from a Confucian family, sharing a rich cultural heritage. However, their complex history has led to deep-seated animosity between them. In this deeply researched...

Ken Booth's seminal study explores how cultural biases influence strategy and international relations. First published in 1979, Strategy and Ethnocentrism examines the role of ethnocentrism in...

The Case for Privatising the BBC by Philip Booth is an argument that challenges the traditional model of funding the BBC through a licence fee. When television ownership was the only way to watch the...